.....From the Romantic Overnight Lodging Accommodations to the Sumptuous 7-Course Champagne and Wine Dinners for groups of 20 or more by advance reservation only, occasionally hosted by the likes of General George Armstrong Custer, Mr. Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, and Mr. Sherlock Holmes, The Victorian Villa is an Inn for all Seasons and for all Reasons. The Victorian Villa Inn was, is, and will always remain, ........Truly the Past,....Unsurpassed !!

Called an "Oasis" by many of our returning guests, the Villa still offers Lodging romantic enough to cause "Victoria" Magazine to produce 4-Feature-Length Articles about the Victorian Villa during their publishing tenure, On-Premise Chef-Prepared 7-Course Special Theme Wine & Spirits Dinners elegant enough to satisfy even the most descriminating restaurant critic (available for groups of 20 or more by reservation), An inventory of Imported Single Malt Scotch Whisky's large enough to merit the attention of "The Malt Advocate" Magazine, and a Wine Celler so reknown that it was given "The Best of Award of Excellence " from Wine Spectator Magazine for four years in a row for its Restaurant Wine List.

The Victorian Villa is the perfect get-a-way for that Special Birthday or Heart Warming Anniversary Celebration. It is THE place to hold your Romantic and Memorable Old Fashioned Wedding,... a Romantic Overnight Lodging Interlude,... a relaxing Mid-Week Retreat,... or a Spirited Weekend Adventure. And don't forget,...at Christmastime - The Villa glows with 19th Century Charm & Holiday Decorations at Christmas-tide too.

The Villa is situated in a quaint & charming 19th Century River Village,... on an acre of peacefully landscaped Victorian gardens and grounds where you can relax and sip the gentler side of life. A place for you to enjoy an Afternoon Tea in our Gingerbread Gazebo, share a bottle of wine and stretch out on the jewel green lawn, unwind by our goldfish pond and pass the day listening to our century old fountain play its familiar bubbling refrain. Or, browse through our 19th Century Antique Lighting Shoppe,...the, "19th Century Lighting Co." in downtown Union City located at 216 North Broadway St., which features the largest inventory of Restored Antique Victorian Patterned Art-Glass Parlor & Chamber Lighting in the United States.

And, if it's adventure and shopping that you have in mind,.... there's plenty of that too. The Villa is located in the center of a whole array of pleasant activities and interesting places to see. Within a 30 minute radius of The Villa, there are over 1000 antique dealers, 12 golf courses, 10 lakes, 4 rivers, 100's of craft and retail shoppes, a sprawling 100 acre Outlet Mall, plus, the wonderful Binder Park Zoo with a Wild African Safari Veldt, and in driving distance - 3 Amish settlements, 8 Restored Victorian Museums, and countless seasonal festivals and celebrations that are forever an integral mixture of our motherland Michigan,... and the list just goes on and on.

Located in south-central Michigan,... 25 miles north of the Indiana -border,...Union City is a few blocks South off of Michigan Route 60,...just 1 1/2 hours West of Detroit Metro Airport and 2 1/2 hours East of Chicago makes it an ideal 1-tank tour destination. Make plans now to join us for your next get-a-way, retreat, adventure, or for your wedding day. Let us know how we can be of service to you,...and how we can make your stay with us as sparkling and memorable as you wish it to be. Feel free to e-mail us (click here) or contact us (517) 741-7383 for your complete get-a-way full-color brochure packet.

Thank you so much for your time and interest in The Victorian Villa Inn, truly the past,..unsurpassed

Ron Gibson, Owner

Victorian Villa Inn Area Attractions !

"Area Attractions"
Things to do in the Area
Your Stay Can be as Quiet, Secluded & Reflective OR as Busy, Frenetic & Bustling As You Wish It To Be

"WITHIN A 30-MILE RADIUS OF
THE VICTORIAN VILLA INN -
YOU WILL FIND..."

Right here @ 216 North Broadway Street Union City, is The 19th Century Lighting Co. Antique Lighting Shop. Open only by chance or by appointement & Specializing in high-grade Victorian Patterned Art-Glass Chamber Lamps and Exotic Victorian Fantasy Figural Banquet Lighting. Owner Ron Gibson has recetly authored a book on the subject of Patterned Art-Glass Chamber lamps that was published by Collector Books 1n 2009. Author signed copies may be orderd off the 19th Century's Internet Web Site: www.19thcenturylighing.com

- JUST 20-MINUTES; Allen, Michigan - "Antique Capital of Michigan" where you can prowl & search for treasures in over 300 Antique Dealers Shops

- JUST 40 MINUTES: Kalamazoo, Michigan which hosts dozens of annual festivals, is the home of the Aviation & Airplane Museum and some of the finest Gourmet Restaurants in the Area, as well a home to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College and a number of fine-art Museums.

- JUST 40-MINUTES: Shipshewana, Indiana where the Amish live & work. There are over 100 shops that sell a variety of Amish goods and crafts as well as a 100-shop Antique Mall. Shipshewana is also home of the nationally famous Tuesday & Wednesday Antique Auction & Flea Market. -

- JUST 20-MINUTES:The Magic Capital of the World - featuring Abbott's Antique Emporium & the Annual Magic Get-Together each August.

Call now for additional information and to make your reservations.
Phone Number (517) 741-7383

THE19th CENTURY LIGHTING CO.

As many of you know, the owner of The Victorian Villa Inn, Ron Gibson, is also the owner of:
The 19th Century Lighting Company

The 19th Century Lighting Company which was established 10 years prior to The Victorian Villa Inn in 1972, now has a new homes on the Internet at:
www.19thcenturylighting.com

..., as well as a new "brick & mortar" home right here in Union City, Michigan @ 216 North Broadway Street in the downtown business district.

Hours are still by chance or appointment so be sure to call ahead to let Mr. Gibson know when you are coming and he will arrange to meet you there.

Mr. Gibson also had his latest book published this past year in April 2009 which covered patterned art-glass lamps from the 1880-1910 era. It is entitled: "19th Century Patterned Art-Glass Chamber Lamps" and was published by Collector Books of Paducah, Kentucky - it sells for $ 39.95 for anyone who would like to order an author autographed copy. The book can be ordered off the lighting site at: www.19thcenturylighting.com

"19TH CENTURY LIGHTING CO "

"We throughly enjoyed spending the weekend in The Art Nouveau Suite - thank you for your hospitality & wishing you continued prosperity". B.L

"You and your staff helped make our events very special. Thank you for all of the attention to detail & service that you provided - we will be back." K.S.

"Thank you very much for your inviting hospitality and the outstanding Burgundy Wine Dinner. It was memorable and I enjoyed it very much. Hope to see you in California or France - I will return the hospitality". B.R.

"Our wedding is a wonderful memory thanks to both of you and The Victorian Villa Inn. The day could not have been more perfect - mostly because of your efforts & experise." V.S.

" My wife and I wish to thank you for a truly memorable weekend. We really enjoyed every aspect of our stay at The Victorian Villa Inn. The food and atmosphere were outstanding, the housekeeping was excellent, and the accommodations were more than we had imagined. " M.K.

"One of the very best Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inns in America - thats why we chose The Victorian Villa Inn three times for feature stories in our magaazine - 'Victoria" - thanks so much for your hospitality and support and all that you do that makes you stand out in the field of Victoriana." editor of "Victoria" magazine.

"I would like to thank you for another wonderful weekend at The Victorian Villa Inn. You are such gracious hosts, and you will be seeing me again very soon." C.F.

"Thank you for the delicious meal. We had the boar and the quail. We will definitely be back. I have already 'effervessed' to my closest friends who also plan to visit your inn. Thank you again for the memories of a lifetime. I will never forget you all.? J.B.

"We enjoyed our stay at The Victorian Villa very much last weekend. It such a charming and tranquil place." S.P.

"Thank you so much for a most memorable weekend. My wife was truly enchanted with your incredible inn and still talks about how much she loved her big Victorian bed. Thank you for the warm hospitality and lifelong memory," Rev. J.T.

"Thank you so much for making our 40th Anniversary so memorable. Ron, your Villa is breathtaking and so cosy and homey all at the same time. You make folks feel so welcome." D.S.